#High🤚🏾 method in breast cancer care typically refers to High-5 risk assessments done every six months for early detection, or Highly Accelerated Irradiation 5 Fractions (HAI-5), a streamlined radiation therapy schedule. #Breastcancer #Highfive

Mr Foster Mohale, Chairperson of the national Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) Forum, officially opened the RCCE Workshop, calling for an inclusive, coordinated and resilient RCCE system that places communities at the centre and leaves no one behind.

#WEBINAR: CPD Points Hosted by Knowledge Hub Title: Climate Change and Health: El Nino Preparedness and Response Date: 22 October 2026 Time: 10am - 12pm Theme: Strengthening Public Health Response toward the impacts of El Nino #SaveTheDate

MEDIA STATEMENT To: Editors & Health Journalists Issued by: Department of Health Date: Sunday, 18 October 2026 Department confirms four additional mpox cases, increasing the national total to 26

The Health Movers delivered an encouraging performance at the National Public Servants Sports and Cultural Event held today at Mbombela Stadium. The team demonstrated teamwork, sportsmanship and a strong commitment to promoting health and wellness among public servants.

The National Department of Health (NDoH) Athletics Club will participate in two road races this weekend, as part of the Department’s Healthy Lifestyles Campaign, promoting physical activity and encouraging people to adopt healthier habits. #MoveForHealth #HealthyHabits

Ms Jeanette Hunter, PHC Deputy DG at the Obesity Indaba in Sandton, which concluded on 15 October 2026: "Addressing obesity requires coordinated, multisectoral action to create supportive environments that enable people to make healthier choices," Ms Hunter.

Ms Aneliswa Cele, National Department's Chief Director of Environmental Health and Communicable Disease Control, at the commemoration of Global Handwashing Day at Lusiba Primary School in Ixopo, KwaZulu-Natal, under the theme “Be a Handwashing Hero”.

#Webinar | The Learning Health Systems edition of the South African Health Review is due to be released on Tuesday 27 October. Date: 27 October 2026 🕙 Time: 10:00–11:30 SAST 💻 Platform: National #SaveTheDate

SCHOOL HEALTH WEEK 12–16 October 2026 “Healthy Learners, Brighter Future” Ensuring that all school-going children have the opportunity to grow into healthy, resilient adults and reach their full developmental potential. #SHW2026 #SchoolHealth #HealthyLearners #BrighterFuture

Led by the Chief Director of Health Promotion, Nutrition and Oral Health, Ms Rebone Ntsie, the Department has convened a two-day National Obesity Indaba in Sandton under the theme, “Healthy Systems, Healthy Futures: Breaking Barriers to Obesity Prevention in South Africa.”

HONOURING THE MEN AND WOMEN IN GREEN National Medical Services Day 17 October 2026 Theme: "Honouring EMS Professionals: Serving Communities, Saving Lives" Thank you for your dedication, compassion and commitment to saving lives. we care. we serve #EMSD2026 #EMSDay

Deputy Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla delivering a keynote address at the 4th National Pharmacy Conference award ceremony, held under the theme: "A glimpse into the future: Advancing Pharmacy towards 2050".

2026 School Health Week. South Africa reaffirms its commitment to ensuring that all school-going children have the opportunity to grow into healthy, resilient adults and reach their full developmental potential.

#WebinarSeries | Session 2A of the Cervical Cancer Elimination Webinar Series: the strategic approach to the elimination of cervical cancer Webinar link: zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_… Session 2 - Pillar 2A: Screening for precancerous lesions: 14 October 2026 10lh00 – 12h00 [2 Hours]

#NNW2026 To achieve “Creating Healthy Food Environments for Better Nutrition,” National Nutrition Week calls on communities, schools, workplaces, food producers, retailers and informal traders to work together to create food environments where healthier choices are easier.

World Arthritis Day is commemorated annually on 12 October to raise awareness about arthritis and other rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases. The theme, “Achieve Your Dreams,” highlights the importance of early diagnosis, care and support to help people live fulfilling lives.

Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi today hosted the Chinese Ambassador to South Africa, Mr Wu Peng, and his entourage in Pretoria, to discuss the implementation of the MoU on cooperation in the health sector and medical sciences, and collaboration in responding to the Ebola outbreak.

Dr Mathabo Mathebula, Acting Deputy Director-General: Hospitals, Tertiary Services and Human Resources Management, led the presentations and discussions on Task Shifting and Task Sharing: National Policy Framework at the 4th National Pharmacy Conference 2026 in Durban.

#MentalHealth matters. Let's talk, break the stigma and encourage everyone to seek help when they need it.